Windshield repair long crack

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How to repair a fairly large crack on the windshield

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  • Thank you. Great job showing before and after. The end result is the most important part. You can barely see any cracks.

    @hcm808@hcm8087 ай бұрын
  • This is by far the best video ive come across to repair a long crack. Thank you

    @topofthebottom6954@topofthebottom69544 жыл бұрын
    • You are welcome!

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 where can I buy this kit please? Thank you

      @binhchau5752@binhchau5752 Жыл бұрын
    • @@binhchau5752 delta kits

      @roudava@roudava Жыл бұрын
  • what an excellent video. Great commentary, effective camera handling and no Umms, "like", etc. Great job on making this process be easily understood for us DIYers who don't want to spend $$$$ on having someone else fix cracks.

    @alia176@alia17610 ай бұрын
  • Ill try this...this video is by most far helpful in repairing long cracks. I bought a DIY repair kit and will try this method.

    @empoyvega6795@empoyvega67953 жыл бұрын
  • Thoroughly explained, and you did fantastic job!

    @johnburrell1568@johnburrell156811 ай бұрын
  • Great repair!!

    @high-endmechanic5282@high-endmechanic52823 жыл бұрын
  • @Crack Attack Auto Glass You did an awesome job, you took your time and I'm glad I got to see the Crack Resin from Glass Technologies in use, it performs very well. And I normally use a Lighter on chips and cracks to cure the resin and to seal it. but the UV light is the best option for it with the proper amount of heat. Also the Q' Tip is a good option although i believe it sucks up too much resin than what is needed, and the rest goes to waste. I recently acquired the set of 3 crack jacks from GT tools and dont know if they are placed right on the crck or on the side. Great tip on keeping the injector on the pressure cycle when filling in cracks. High 5

    @ivanrodriguez614@ivanrodriguez6148 ай бұрын
  • Very helpful. This is great. Thank you!

    @uncle3ivey@uncle3ivey3 ай бұрын
  • I recently had a small chip on my windshield that turned into a long crack. I called a local glass repair shop for help. They drilled a hole at the end of the crack but didn't fill it as I expected. Instead, they applied resin all over the crack with plastic film to cover it. Unfortunately, the crack continued to grow even after paying extra for the "repair." Feeling frustrated, I searched for solutions online and came across your video. Your method seemed logical, so I called the shop again letting them know the the crack continued to grow they told me to bring it in the next day, I suggesting we make another hole and use a windshield repair kit with resin applying resin with a q tip. However, they dismissed the idea and were unwilling to try it, they said they don't work that way in their shop. So, I asked them to simply drill a new hole for me, and I would handle the repair myself. When I got home, I used a windshield repair kit and carefully applied resin along the crack with a Q-tip. It took some time, but the results were much better than what the professionals did. Although the crack isn't completely invisible, it's a significant improvement. I wanted to thank you for sharing your video. It truly solved my problem. It's unfortunate how some so-called professionals can be arrogant and dismiss good advice. While I thought about showing them my successful repair, I believe their ego might prevent them from accepting it. Thank you again for your helpful guidance.

    @NexusGuru@NexusGuru Жыл бұрын
    • How much did they charge for what they did?

      @MajorCulturalDivide@MajorCulturalDivide5 ай бұрын
    • @@MajorCulturalDivide 60 dollars . but then i messed up i went into one of those mobile car washes and the it made the crack go further no more mobile car washes for me

      @NexusGuru@NexusGuru5 ай бұрын
    • If I can get something done for 60 dollars that would be worth it. I have a 2002 Honda so I'm not going though any car washes. I even doubt my body would make it to the other side.

      @MajorCulturalDivide@MajorCulturalDivide5 ай бұрын
  • Best video for the long cracks!!

    @wyattsexton7083@wyattsexton70832 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!!!

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the info you share..

    @DavidMartinez-dx8jo@DavidMartinez-dx8jo Жыл бұрын
  • Great video bro

    @billlambeth3722@billlambeth37224 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Bill!

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
  • Good job. How i wish i saw this video before attempting to diy my windshield. This helps alot like using the qtips and and the pressure from inside. Do you have any video about drilling?

    @gilandrewleonor2091@gilandrewleonor2091 Жыл бұрын
  • Keep it up bro

    @dustinsivilay8732@dustinsivilay87322 жыл бұрын
  • what if you have a horizontal crack, do you need to drill?

    @michaelupsala420@michaelupsala4202 жыл бұрын
  • i wish i came across this video before i started repairing it

    @ggeminii7788@ggeminii77883 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing video for pro grade crack repair! I do feel for curing removing the jacks would be better, as after removing the jacks the windscreen is back to its actual curve shape and will expel excess resin. If you care it with jacks, there will be some pressure on the screen forever (not saying it will result is something superbad) so maybe its best to have the glass in its actual form without nay tension embedded.

    @providacc01@providacc012 жыл бұрын
    • Good point!!

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • very nice job sir.

    @MuffyThePomeranian@MuffyThePomeranian4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
    • Can I purchase the tool from Amazon?

      @olufemisadiq6393@olufemisadiq63934 жыл бұрын
    • @@olufemisadiq6393 what tool are you referring to?

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
  • Hello, your video is very good, I admire you very much, I also want to have such a repair equipment, can you help me? Where can I buy it?

    @user-dl7ef1vx6k@user-dl7ef1vx6k2 жыл бұрын
  • do you think this can be done again, I noticed there is some air in certain areas of the line?

    @Lg8T3@Lg8T3Ай бұрын
  • Thanks for your efforts in catching up with the focus, imagine it’s a patience trial, but we would have much more action if you’d have rather used a steady phone holder or similar!

    @CrisDosGiulio@CrisDosGiulio2 жыл бұрын
    • For sure , it was a spur of the moment type video. I'll try to recreate with fixed camera or two 😉

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Do you always have to progress from bottom to top when repairing a crack?

    @kristhedetailer@kristhedetailerАй бұрын
  • Mine still shows but it's about 60 percent better than before. Wonder if I put more resin. It's a hairline crack about 12 inches that curves. It won't spread since I drilled the holes perfectly.

    @SerbyWafflesTech@SerbyWafflesTech Жыл бұрын
  • Do you need to inject for a small star crack or can you just use the qtip with resin to repair? Do you have video showing star crack repair. Thanks for your help

    @Cryslr3Hun@Cryslr3Hun2 жыл бұрын
    • For star repair you will need an injector of some sort , also on the stars you will need to carefully flex every leg of it to make sure resin fill it

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass1740 Жыл бұрын
  • I got that same bridge

    @rodrigogomez2832@rodrigogomez28322 ай бұрын
  • Nice one

    @povilaszizliauskas7815@povilaszizliauskas78152 жыл бұрын
  • Great work. When are you coming over to the UK , my Lotus needs it’s crack repaired? Excellent video, explained well with no rush and lots of confidence. This man knows his stuff. What was the make of the liquid you used?

    @petejones6030@petejones6030 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! The liquid is called glass repair resin, it is a polymer the reacts to a UV light, allowing it to cure in seconds.

      @vadimrudachenko1680@vadimrudachenko1680 Жыл бұрын
    • @@vadimrudachenko1680 hi , is there a particular brand of resin you use? ....there are soo many available, Id rather use the best

      @petejones6030@petejones6030 Жыл бұрын
    • I like Delta

      @vadimrudachenko1680@vadimrudachenko1680 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the video. It's possible to make this repair without the crack jack ?

    @GuimaTeix@GuimaTeix2 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, however you might need to flex the glass from inside if the resin doesn’t flow

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for one of the best videos on spider crack windshield repair. Odd question: if the chip that created the break was from the inside, do you have to seal the cracks from the inside of the windshield, or do you still treat it from the outside? I feel like if there is a coating of some sort on the outside of the windshield, the resin may not penetrate…but I also think if it is cracked, then it is cracked through and through and you could repair it from either side. Thoughts?

    @tomweihmayr2931@tomweihmayr29313 ай бұрын
    • You should not repair cracks on the inside . Easier to replace.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 ай бұрын
  • Great video .. I have the same if light but my is a 12 v and have the cable is ur a rechargeable ..? Where did u buy urs..?

    @juanflores7394@juanflores73942 жыл бұрын
    • www.deltakits.com/shop/windshield-repair-products/system-supplies/uv-lamps/

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Cue tip is the key

    @tonyp5997@tonyp59973 жыл бұрын
  • I want to buy this because I need this immediately

    @leoanasyt5545@leoanasyt5545 Жыл бұрын
  • Can long cracks be repaired with out the jacks? Where can I buy them? Do you have links where I can buy a kit?

    @carlingas666@carlingas666 Жыл бұрын
    • No jacks needed , but if resin slows you will need to flex the crack from the inside of the car

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass1740 Жыл бұрын
    • Great work 👍🏼

      @superevilnine9@superevilnine99 ай бұрын
  • The tape you use is 3M transparent tape ? How about showing us how to drill fella. The tools you use are what type and glue what is best ??? Nice video too.

    @victoryfirst2878@victoryfirst2878 Жыл бұрын
  • I notice you dont use pit filler on top of the filled crack. Does that ever cause issues?

    @doughanson3140@doughanson31403 жыл бұрын
    • I find it wasteful, I don't see the need for it, plus it makes clean up much more laborious, scraping all that pit filler off is not fun.

      @roudava@roudava3 жыл бұрын
  • Hi there, could this method prevents the windshield from cracking further?

    @leehaptong1284@leehaptong12844 жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely, this is a very common way to prevent the crack from spreading further and causing you to replace the windshield. We can repair long cracks up to 14 inches, as long a they are not in the driver’s line of sight.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
  • Could you use this same method for a crack on the inside of the car? My windshield is cracked both on the outside and in

    @dtorresjr1@dtorresjr14 жыл бұрын
    • Hi Danny. You can’t fix inner layer of the windshield. I would suggest replacing it.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 Good to know. But can you also explain why so? I assume if the crack were ONLY on the inside, then it might be more difficult to apply the sealant, BUT it should still work because the resin can wick upward anyway, shouldn't it? Besides, if a crack is on BOTH outside and inside, your normal approach of setting bridge on the outside of windshield should work equally well, shouldn't it?

      @rayluo4665@rayluo46653 жыл бұрын
    • When you fix inner layer gravity works against you. Also according AGRs you shouldn't fix the inner layer .

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
  • can you provide links where to get the tools / materials?

    @michaelupsala420@michaelupsala4202 жыл бұрын
    • Delta kits , Glass weld , GT tools

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass1740 Жыл бұрын
  • How can you get the resin to fill the crack with the Q tip? Doesn't there have to be pressure so that the resin can get down in there?

    @charlesvillanueva9085@charlesvillanueva90852 жыл бұрын
    • Nope , gravity works . You can repair some small chips with out injector as well , put a drop of resin on it flex with a probe and watch it fill

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 On the small hole you drilled, do you fill it first? My crack was vertical then took a turn going up? Where do you recommend that I start?

      @ariesfire2690@ariesfire2690 Жыл бұрын
    • @@ariesfire2690 start from the impact point

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass1740 Жыл бұрын
  • What do you call your injector and where can I buy it?

    @dmddomingoable@dmddomingoable3 жыл бұрын
    • It's. B-150 from Delta kits

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 Thank you.

      @dmddomingoable@dmddomingoable3 жыл бұрын
  • What resin brand do you think is the best?...And why?.....

    @high-endmechanic5282@high-endmechanic52823 жыл бұрын
    • It depends on what climate you work in. In the hot summer you can go with thicker resin. I usually will use regular injection resin. I love Delta brand.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Did you drill the tip of the long crack or no? I get advice on both sides of that process.

    @RobLents@RobLents2 жыл бұрын
    • I only drill when I have to start from that end . I think I touched on this in the video. So pretty much if the crack runs downward I would drill the end , because it would be the lowest point of the crack so it would be a starting point for injection, since we always want to wick resin upwards to avoid air bubbles. If the crack runs upward , then the chip would be the start of injection, in this situation I would not drill the end since it would be the end point of the repair

      @vadimrudachenko1680@vadimrudachenko16802 жыл бұрын
  • 🙌🏼

    @jl392rubicon@jl392rubicon Жыл бұрын
  • This is just perfect fixed

    @g00gl@g00gl2 жыл бұрын
  • Do you clean the windshield before this???....also how do you feel of a 3 year old crack from side to side

    @fernandolarios4504@fernandolarios4504 Жыл бұрын
    • 3 year old crack is a no go for me . You want to avoid any contamination to achieve a perfect repair

      @vadimrudachenko1680@vadimrudachenko1680 Жыл бұрын
    • @Vadim Rudachenko yea I'm rusty my self I use to do the repairs for a company called windshield pros North I was actually pretty good or atleast there crack repair guy.......I don't think they ever let us repair anything this size .....I actually never saw the q tip tric before any tips on getting back into gear that I might of forgotten?.... I remember using sometimes a lighter to heat up just a little........

      @fernandolarios4504@fernandolarios4504 Жыл бұрын
    • @@fernandolarios4504 lighter is good to get rid of moisture, only time I would use a lighter is when I draw vacuum, this will help to evaporate any moisture. Never use the heat on pressure cycle . Also heat will tend to close up the crack and make it look filled, but when it cools it will open up again

      @vadimrudachenko1680@vadimrudachenko1680 Жыл бұрын
  • What kind of tape do you use?

    @Normanb15@Normanb152 жыл бұрын
    • Mylar tape , delta kits or gt tools sells it.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Hello sir can you tell me the liqeuds name or its link please?

    @mohammedibrahem8517@mohammedibrahem85173 жыл бұрын
    • It is DiamondClear. He showed it in the vid.

      @mabast007@mabast0073 жыл бұрын
  • Would you still repair the crack if it was an old crack?

    @EmergeKenyaTV@EmergeKenyaTV3 жыл бұрын
    • I would definitely try. Clean it first.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 do have a video of how to clean an old crack?

      @EmergeKenyaTV@EmergeKenyaTV3 жыл бұрын
    • No, but I would spray with rubbing alcohol , then blow it off with compressed air , and dry it with a torch.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
  • Cqn you tell me where I can buy this ?

    @leoanasyt5545@leoanasyt5545 Жыл бұрын
    • Delta kits windshield repair

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass1740 Жыл бұрын
  • Approx how much this repair goes for? Thanks

    @williambelloso@williambelloso3 жыл бұрын
    • That one was $120

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
    • Replacement for that particular car would be close to $1000 .

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 Holy Mackeral! $1000! I'd say it would be a bargain to repair the crack opposed to replacing

      @scottdonahue9193@scottdonahue91932 жыл бұрын
  • How can i get this stuff plz

    @samalhammadi1744@samalhammadi17443 жыл бұрын
    • Delta kits

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
  • Paano po tanggalin ang dry resin from car paint without damaging?

    @totkanikup4901@totkanikup49012 жыл бұрын
  • I need this repair bad

    @alirogers100@alirogers1004 жыл бұрын
    • If you are in Denver area , hit us up and we will fix it for you

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
  • What is weeking please ? You said it a few times.

    @georgeprime2249@georgeprime22492 жыл бұрын
    • Wicking , is a process of applying resin on the surface of the crack and allowing it to wick ( fill) the crack with out the use of an injector. Pretty much what I was doing with the q-tip

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • Delta kits 100% I have 3

    @Aweber87@Aweber87Ай бұрын
  • What kinda tap is that in the vid?

    @mabast007@mabast0073 жыл бұрын
    • I'm sorry , I'm not sure what is a tap?

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 I meant the clear tape?

      @mabast007@mabast0073 жыл бұрын
    • Here you go www.gtglass.com/products/pit-tape-for-curing

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17403 жыл бұрын
  • How can you tell if a crack is on the outside or inside?

    @MajorCulturalDivide@MajorCulturalDivide5 ай бұрын
    • Easiest to use the tip/corner of a razor blade and run it perpendicular across the crack. If it’s smooth the crack is on the opposite side. If it catches you found your crack side

      @Aweber87@Aweber87Ай бұрын
  • Hi there, thanks for posting this video, I tried to repair my crack but there wasnt enough sunlight, and the resin is all cured now. Ie I ruined my diy windshield repair. My question sir is how can I undo this repair?? Thanks

    @charnpalgrewal6202@charnpalgrewal62022 жыл бұрын
    • Hello, unfortunately there is no way to undo it, once the polymer get exposed to UV light it hardens and cannot be removed or dissolved.

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
    • That's why I always recommend to do those repairs in the garage or with an UV blocker shield

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
    • @@crackattackautoglass1740 what if I heated up the glass with a heat gun and tried to get it out with nylon brush??

      @charnpalgrewal6202@charnpalgrewal62022 жыл бұрын
    • @@charnpalgrewal6202 🤣 🤣 are you trying to make it worse than it already is?

      @scottdonahue9193@scottdonahue91932 жыл бұрын
  • Can I use regular scotch tape

    @wintergem270@wintergem2702 жыл бұрын
    • No , it's sticky

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
  • I don't see the utility of the injector, everything the cotton did

    @Yoshi-Toranaga@Yoshi-Toranaga4 жыл бұрын
    • The injector pushed the resin just few inches, everything else was wicked with a qtip

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17404 жыл бұрын
  • Hopefully the crack on my windshield stops and don't keep sgrowing at least until next winter, the price for a replacement is $1000 dlls (yes I have insurance but it's a @#$%) I must pay in full.

    @JoseDiaz-er4ww@JoseDiaz-er4ww7 ай бұрын
  • Fresh crack is the best!😃

    @northerniltree@northerniltree2 жыл бұрын
  • WHAT THE HELL IS A CRACK JACK AND HOW TO USE IT>HIS EXPLANATION ABOUT THE TOOLS HE IS USING IS NOT HERE>

    @gary284macca2@gary284macca22 жыл бұрын
    • Crack jack or crack expander is that blue bar on the inside of the windshield , it has two suction cups and a rubber tip in the middle that creates tension on the crack

      @crackattackautoglass1740@crackattackautoglass17402 жыл бұрын
    • BEST video I've seen and works better than any I've see -- many were complete failures. Please accept the following CONSTRUCITIVE CRITIQUE. I have my volume turned full high, but still missing SEVERAL words presented in the video. First minute or so, "DRILL AND POP ... " What is "pop" and later what effort used with Crack Jack to prevent the jack furthering the crack. Mostly volume quite low, no background noise in my room, but straining to understand quite a bit of your explanations, yet still missing several. Yes, I'm and old phart and veteran with poor hearing, but there are a lot of us out here with that same issue -- and many like me who lost that hearing while teens (rifle fire, guns in general, and especially working near an artillery or mortar battery tends to have no mercy on hearing.s. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL PRESENTATION. MOST GRATEFUL!

      @donsammons8476@donsammons84766 ай бұрын
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